Lead Field Process Engineer

Duncan & Ross; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an experienced Lead Field Process Engineer for an onshore oil and gas project in Abu Dhabi. The ideal candidate should have over 15 years of experience in process engineering, particularly in ADNOC projects. Responsibilities include overseeing field engineering activities, ensuring compliance with project specifications, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Immediate availability is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in the oil and gas industry.
• At least 8 years in field engineering roles for onshore projects.
• Proven experience in ADNOC projects is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all field process engineering activities at site.
• Serve as the technical focal point between design office and construction teams.
• Review and interpret PFDs P&IDs and process design documents.
• Provide technical guidance for process-related issues.
• Coordinate design queries technical deviations and field change requests.
• Ensure implementation of ADNOC standards and HSE requirements.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary teams to ensure smooth project progress.
• Participate in commissioning activities including punch list review.
• Support QA/QC teams in reviewing as-built documentation.
• Prepare and submit field engineering reports and progress updates.

Skills

Process engineering

Construction coordination

Technical problem-solving

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical or Process Engineering

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Lead Field Process Engineer to join our onshore oil and gas project team in Abu Dhabi. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 15 years of experience in process engineering with a strong background in field engineering designconstruction coordination and ADNOC project experience.

This role requires a technically strong professional who can act as the interface between the design and construction teams ensuring engineering intent is maintained throughout project execution while resolving site-related process issues efficiently.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and oversee all field process engineering activities at site to ensure compliance with project specifications standards and procedures.
• Serve as the technical focal point between the engineering design office and site construction teams.
• Review and interpret PFDs P&IDs datasheets and process design documents to support construction pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.
• Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting for process-related issues arising during construction and start-up phases.
• Coordinate and resolve design queries technical deviations and field change requests in alignment with project requirements.
• Ensure the proper implementation of ADNOC standards specifications and project HSE requirements in all field engineering activities.
• Liaise closely with multidisciplinary teams (mechanical piping instrumentation and operations) to ensure smooth project progress.
• Participate in pre-commissioning and commissioning activities including punch list review and system handover.
• Support the construction and QA/QC teams in reviewing and validating as-built documentation and red‑line mark‑ups.
• Prepare and submit field engineering reports progress updates and technical assessments as required by the project management team.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors Degree in Chemical or Process Engineering from a recognized university.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in the oil and gas industry with at least 8 years in field engineering roles for onshore projects.
• Proven experience in ADNOC projects is mandatory.
• Strong understanding of process design deliverables and their practical application during construction.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to make quick effective field engineering decisions.
• Familiarity with international codes and standards (API ASME ISO etc.) and ADNOC engineering practices.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to coordinate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Immediate availability is preferred.

VERTICAL:

ENGINEERING